Halloween And Vacation

Halloween, my favorite holiday, is just two days away. And with family coming in town I will once again be on a small va. K. ;-)

Samples Again!

Awesome new samples, coupons and makeup bag from Target.com! Just go to www.target.com and search "free samples" for new products to try.

My sister-in-law has another great sample suggestion. Go to www.allyou.com and sign up to receive their daily sample email. Who doesn't love free samples in the mail everyday? Better yet, sign up your mom, your friend or your wife and send her a surprise. She'll love it, no matter what the product, she'll love that you thought of her. K.

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How To: Hurricane Hangers

After Hurricane Irene we had quite a few tree branches that fell down in the neighborhood, so the craft wheels started to turn. :-) So I chose to make hangers for a friend that was coming to visit. Lets get started!

Supplies:
- Power drill and small drill bit
- Branches (About 12 inches longer than the length of a standard coat hanger and about 1in thick)
- Wire (A heavy bailing wire that comes in a coil at home improvement stores)
- Needle nose pliers, two pairs
- Wire cutters (These should be built into the pliers tho)
- Hand saw
- String, ribbon or any other decoration you prefer

Let's get started!
Step 1: Pick out your branches.

Step 2: Clean up the branches. Cut off any tiny branches, leaves or pine cones.

Step 3: Use your hand saw to cut off the ends of the branches. The length should be about 12 to 14 in.

Step 4: Find the center of the branch, along the width, and drill a small hole all the way through the branch.

Step 5: Cut a piece of wire between 1 and 2 feet long. The length of the wire depends on how much experience you have with wire bending. If this is your first time crafting with wire you'll want a longer piece. Remember: You can always cut off the extra.

Step 6: Thread the wire through the hole in the branch and bend as desired. I used a refill for a caulking gun to get the round shape of the top of the hanger and made a small swirl shape to secure it on the bottom.

For one of the hangers I personalized this gift with initials but you can leave them blank or make a heart or star. I also used a piece of yarn to tie a bow around the wire. This made the hangers more feminine and I thought they were a nice touch for a friend who loves to crochet.

Good luck with your crafting and send me some pictures of your artwork for this digital fridge of mine. K.

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Free Samples In The Mail!

Received this free travel size sample of Dial NutriSkin Replenishing Lotion in the mail today. Check out www.walmart.com and search for "free samples" for more information on the samples you can have mailed to your own door. K.

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Phone Blogging

I'm testing out the Android options on the app they have for blogging. I'm also testing how they let me upload pictures from my phone. This is the Roanoke branch of the NC Aquariums, fun time. Let me know if you have any issues, I'd love to help. K.

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Vacation October 2011

The upcoming posts for October will soon be on their way! I had a great vacation this past week! Where are you planning on vacationing in the upcoming months? What states will you travel to for the holidays? Leave some comments. K.

Tip Of The Day 10-06-2011

If you find a drop cookie recipe that you like, stick with it. Just change up the special ingredients once and a while for some fun. If the recipe calls for 2 cups of chocolate chips you can use 1 cup chocolate and 1 cup peanut butter chips instead. Or even 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup oatmeal or coconut. Come on. Live on the edge. K.